St Mary and St Giles Church of England School, Milton Keynes
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Milton Keynes, part of Inspiring Futures Through Learning. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 29th-highest of the 60 schools in Milton Keynes with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 69% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Milton Keynes (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School in detail
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. "Our aim is for all to belong to a safe and happy community which celebrates our diversity and differences."
From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher of St Mary and St Giles C of E School-proudly part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Academy Trust-it is both a joy and a privilege to welcome you to our vibrant school community."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £11 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary and St Giles Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 78% in Milton Keynes and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 69% in reading and 61% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Mary and St Giles Church of England School
For September 2026 entry, 12 families put St Mary and St Giles Church of England School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Mary and St Giles Church of England School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary and St Giles Church of England School are Russell Street School (0.1 miles, Outstanding); Old Stratford Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 93% reading, 79% maths); St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 85% maths); and Cosgrove Village Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 56% reading, 67% maths).
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Russell Street SchoolOld Stratford Primary SchoolSt Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary SchoolCosgrove Village Primary School
The trust
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School is one of 22 schools run by Inspiring Futures Through Learning, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
37.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 70 pupils (20%) received SEN support and 10 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wolverton Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodside (opposite), 270 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 58 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Milton Keynes (156).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Mary and St Giles Church of England School issued 3 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Mary and St Giles Church of England School are The Radcliffe School (1.1 miles) and Elizabeth Woodville School (1.6 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
37.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 69% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 61% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
26.7
KS2
15
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Mary and St Giles Church of England School.
- Premier Care Club - SmsgAt the school · Not yet graded
- SC Sports SMSGAt the school · Not yet graded
- Premier Care Russell Street240m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Mary and St Giles Church of England School is in Milton Keynes; for families living there:
- Milton Keynes's school travel policy: School Travel Support Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 9 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Milton Keynes is 8 (the median across 125 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Mary and St Giles Church of England School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
347 pupils
506 places
159 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Milton Keynes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Milton Keynes
Across Milton Keynes council
Places available
4,130
Applications
3,155
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across Milton Keynes council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
70
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
22.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
350
Total Pupils
168
Boys
182
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
18.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,319
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,724
Per pupil
£2237k
Total funding
£192k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
11.5%
Persistent absence
347
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School
Questions parents ask about St Mary and St Giles Church of England School
What are SATs results like at St Mary and St Giles Church of England School?
Of the pupils at St Mary and St Giles Church of England School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is St Mary and St Giles Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Mary and St Giles Church of England School?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary and St Giles Church of England School is oversubscribed, Milton Keynes allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Mary and St Giles Church of England School?
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School was not full in 2025: it ran at 69% of its 506 places.
How big are the classes at St Mary and St Giles Church of England School?
Classes at St Mary and St Giles Church of England School average 23.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Mary and St Giles Church of England School?
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School has around 350 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary and St Giles Church of England School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at St Mary and St Giles Church of England School in 2024/25. 11.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary and St Giles Church of England School?
Apply through Milton Keynes's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary and St Giles Church of England School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Mary and St Giles Church of England School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Premier Care Club - Smsg (registered, not yet graded) and SC Sports SMSG (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Mary and St Giles Church of England School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 9 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Milton Keynes is 8 (the median across 125 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Mary and St Giles Church of England School?
St Mary and St Giles Church of England School is at King George Crescent, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK11 1EF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)